Folks,
For your information, the NSS has a committee to recognize landowners. Considering that most caving in Texas occurs on private property, this committee and their program is a great way to recognize those landowners. I've included information on the program below and how to nominate someone. This year, I'm proud to relate that four landowners in Texas have been recognized for 2020. Tom Summers - Cave Without a Name Texas Bill Cofer - Annandale Ranch Texas Joyce Moore - Honey Creek Cave Texas The Wuest Family - Natural Bridge Caverns Texas Geary Schindel The NSS Landowner Relations Network Committee The NSS Landowner Relations Network Committee Certificate of Appreciation recognizes individuals or groups that are cave landowners or land managers whose efforts have been especially supportive of cavers and the mission of the NSS. Landowners who are recognized with this award have demonstrated their commitment to caves and their cooperation with cavers. This Certificate of Appreciation not only recognizes previous contributions, but also promotes future cooperation and positive relationships between cavers and landowners. Multiple awards are granted each year. The criteria for the Certificate of Appreciation includes: 1. The NSS Landowner Relations Network Committee Certificate of Appreciation will be given to individual(s) or group(s) who own land or manage land in the United States and whose efforts are in the interests of the NSS. Others who might not own or manage land but have made meritorious contributions related to Landowner-Caver Relations, may also be considered on a case-by-case basis. 2. The recipient has been friendly to cavers, including access to their caves and property. 3. The recipient is protective of caves, karst, and all resources that impact these fragile environments. 4. The recipient will have made contributions to caving through ongoing relations and cooperation with the caving community. Applications are processed throughout the year and on a continual basis. Applicants will be notified of the decision of the NSS Landowner Relations Network Awards Sub-committee within 1-2 weeks of request submission. To apply for a Certificate of Appreciation from the NSS Landowner Relations Network Committee, please email your completed application to l...@caves.org<mailto:l...@caves.org> or mail it to: NSS Landowner Relations Network Committee Attn: Julie Schenck-Brown 146 Shooting Star Trail Gurley, AL 35748 Questions? Please contact the NSS Landowner Relations Network Chair at l...@caves.org<mailto:l...@caves.org> [cid:image001.png@01D69FE5.AE0EC8E0] ReplyReply allForward
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